Methods and apparatus for dynamic automated configuration within a control plane of a switch fabric
US8918631B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 31, 2009 |
| Grant date | Dec 23, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 22, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L2101/622
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
In one embodiment, a method includes receiving a first identifier and a private key after a network device has been included in a data center switch fabric control plane, authenticating the network device based on the private key, sending a second identifier to the network device, and sending a control signal to the network device based on the second identifier. The first identifier is associated with the network device and unique within a segment of the data center switch fabric control plane. The second identifier is unique within the segment of the data center switch fabric control plane.
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